1. In my readings of these same authors I found that Vicki and I also thought it must be extremely difficult for a family with different values and personalities from a different country to move to a new neighborhood where nobody else is like them, such as in Bienvenidos a Newport Beach by Dumas. An interesting point of view I didn't know of that Vicki said is when she chose a quote for Cotton Candy Mirrors by Major, she chose a quote about the Ferris Wheel that proves the Funland is in San Francisco.
2. Liz’s Blog:
Ode to Caltrans by Hector Tobar- I learned that as a young child many people view the freeways as a huge possibility, but as an adult, we come to view the freeway as a more dangerous place.
Montavlo, Myths, and Dreams of Home by John Steinbeck- Steinbeck thinks that California Myths, such as the Big Sur, has shaped California into the only state of its kind.
The Last Little Beach Town by Edward Humes-Seal Beach is one of the only family friendly beach towns left in Southern California, surrounded by lavish beach towns such as Huntington & Laguna.
Surfacing by Matt Warshaw- I learned that Santa Cruz was one of the first surfing spots in CA, but the most dangerous spot is Maverick’s.
3. Sierra’s Blog:
The Big Valley by Mark Arax-I learned that Fresno’s soil and land is perfect for farming and growing crops.
Transients in Paradise by Aimee Liu- I learned that even if someone live in the most perfect city in the country, they can hate is just as much as the most boring place in the world.
Showing Off the Owens by T. Jefferson Parker- Anyone who seems like they have the perfect career and seem happy, can still be ecstatic by just going fishing for a few days with a friend.
The distant cataract about which we do not speak by Mary Mackey- I learned that different religions use rivers as a form of religious enlightenment.
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